AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE DESIGNATION OF THE BRIDGE ON STATE ROAD 7 OVER SAMPLE ROAD AS THE “SPC DANIEL J. AGAMI BRIDGE,” AS PROVIDED IN FLORIDA HOUSE BILL 987 APPROVED BY GOVERNOR RON DESANTIS ON JUNE 13, 2025, AND ENROLLED AS PART OF CHAPTER NO. 2025-214, LAWS OF FLORIDA, ON JULY 8, 2025.
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BACKGROUND:
Florida House Bill 987 was approved by Governor Ron DeSantis on June 13, 2025, providing for the designation of the bridge on State Road 7 over Sample Road in Broward County, Florida to be designated as the “SPC Daniel J. Agami Bridge.”
Daniel J. Agami was a Coconut Creek resident and a Coconut Creek Police Explorer. In 2005, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. On June 21, 2007, at the age of 25, U.S. Army Private First Class Agami gave his life in service to his country while serving in Iraq. He was promoted to Specialist and awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Iraqi Campaign Medal, and the Combat Infantryman Badge for his service, bravery, and dedication to the military.
DISCUSSION:
Portions of the State Road 7 Bridge over Sample Road are situated in the cities of Coconut Creek, Margate, and Coral Springs. To facilitate this most important designation, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is seeking a resolution to provide for approval of the installation of signs for the “SPC Daniel J. Agami Bridge” designation prior to installation of the markers. It is not clear at this time if the markers will be located in one (1) or all three (3) cities; however, FDOT has made it clear that they are requesting that the three (3) cities provide for said resolution to enable the creation and installation of the sign.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this resolution.
FISCAL IMPACT: N/A